the ritournelle

52mixtapes :: ísland draumar vs. the ritournelle

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:49:16 -0400

“It is not really known when music begins” (Deleuze and Guattari, 1987, p.300).

Or ends, for that matter. Unless you make a mixtape, I guess. This stuff has some deep resonances for me in this place.

I know it’s been a while and that my lack of posts is keeping you all up at night. I’ve been away, trying to write word. Some of them are posted here if you fancy a read.

And now, an ísland draumar mixtape.

the knife :: raging lung
walls :: burnt sienna
ryan hemsworth :: all our thoughts are physical
james blake :: i am sold
majical cloudz :: childhood’s
junior boys :: when no one cares
m83 :: one a white lake near a green mountain
talk talk :: desire
cocteau twins :: the spangle maker
dirty beaches :: mirage hall
grizzly bear :: sleeping ute (nicolas jaar remix)
cfcf :: red comet dust
grouper :: vital

Best heard in an empty field in headphones with Brennivin (or hard liquor of choice) and midnight sun.

ísland draumar from the ritournelle on 8tracks Radio.

Red Comet Dust

secretaryofthefuture — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:01:48 -0400

This is a most beautiful thing.

Red Comet Dust by CFCF

Laurel Halo :: Throw

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:26:37 -0400

More like ‘Laurel Hero’. I fucking love this.

I have been remiss in posting. So much has happened since...

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:19:19 -0400

I have been remiss in posting.

So much has happened since then.

Beautiful things. Heartbreaking things. Strange things.

This is just the cherry on top.

Majical Cloudz :: Childhood's End

secretaryofthefuture — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:46:51 -0400

May 21 is the day. New album from the very magical Majical Cloudz. Called Impersonator. Out on Matador Records. MARK YOUR CALENDAR.

52mixtapes :: sounds of sxsw (a preview)

secretaryofthefuture — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:37:40 -0500

It’s about a week away. Here are just a few sounds to get you excited.

swimming pools (sounds of sxsw 1) from the ritournelle on 8tracks Radio.

turns turns turns (sounds of sxsw 2) from the ritournelle on 8tracks Radio.

get free (sounds of sxsw 3) from the ritournelle on 8tracks Radio.

I have been “busy” the last couple of weeks so I...

secretaryofthefuture — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:19:51 -0500

I have been “busy” the last couple of weeks so I have only able to give the new Nick Cave my full attention the last few days. Holy shit, it’s so good.

Still Corners :: Berlin Love we only want to feel alive, yeah.

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:59:25 -0500

Still Corners :: Berlin Love

we only want to feel alive, yeah.

52mixtapes :: I Know Places

secretaryofthefuture — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:52:25 -0500

I Know Places from the ritournelle on 8tracks Radio.

Who is the boss?

You or your heart?

Your heart is your employee.

Now tell your heart to get off its butt and do something.

Ce soir. Mixtapes live.

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:36:00 -0500

Tonight I will be playing songs sequentially once again with Sloop Sean B. Going to start by slowing it right down. Expect deep and dope all night long.

Beach House :: Forever Still It’s all about the short...

secretaryofthefuture — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:23:03 -0500

Beach House :: Forever Still

It’s all about the short films these days, amirite?

“Forever Still is directly inspired by Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii. We wanted to perform in a non-typical setting without losing the spirit of our music. We felt the songs would resonate in a more majestic and spiritual landscape. The experience was an intense three nights of filming. Everyone involved in production and crew was benevolent in their time and talented in their efforts. We were very lucky to have the help and hard work of many people who aided and lent their abilities to our vision.

The basic concept is four songs performed from sunset to sunrise. We tried to keep the edits minimal with long takes in order to focus on the energy of the songs, the landscape, and the physicality of live performance. The entire film was shot in or around Tornillo, Texas, where we recorded Bloom. Like Bloom, we hope that Forever Still is experienced as a whole, long form.” - Beach House

My Bloody Valentine :: M B V

secretaryofthefuture — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:49:00 -0500

Bloody 403 error.

New album. Download it! But probably not tonight…

Insane. Good morning. Flume :: Insane (Feat. Moon Holiday)

secretaryofthefuture — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:47:48 -0500

Insane.

Good morning.

Flume :: Insane (Feat. Moon Holiday)

Hype. Hype. Hype. @cadenceweapon

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:15:00 -0500

Hype. Hype. Hype. @cadenceweapon

Shaking the Habitual That is the name of the forthcoming album...

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:07:41 -0500

Shaking the Habitual

That is the name of the forthcoming album from The Knife (April 8!). Can’t wait. AND…in the mean time, they have released this short film for the album’s first single “Full of Fire”. Watch.

(I can’t help but think of my own work (via Deleuze) with this video. “Oppose repetition not only to the generalities of habit but also to the particularities of memory. For it is perhaps habit which manages to ‘draw’ something new from a repetition contemplated from without” -Deleuze, Difference & Repetition)

Burial :: Loner It may be sunny, but you’re still a...

secretaryofthefuture — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:02:30 -0500

Burial :: Loner

It may be sunny, but you’re still a loner.

In need of some hazy beauty? Here you go.

secretaryofthefuture — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:34:51 -0500

In need of some hazy beauty? Here you go.

52 mixtapes :: C E R E M O N Y This is why events unnerve...

secretaryofthefuture — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:43:34 -0500

52 mixtapes :: C E R E M O N Y

This is why events unnerve me.

Okay, so I didn’t meet my goal of 52 mixtapes in 52 weeks.

But sometimes goals are stupid, as are other meaningless ceremonial processes (cue New Years resolution speech here). Fuck your goals, fuck ceremony.

like a heartbeat like a heartbeat like a heartbeat like a...

secretaryofthefuture — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:38:59 -0500

like a heartbeat

Matthew Dear :: Gem

secretaryofthefuture — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:44:28 -0500

Matthew Dear :: Gem:

This. Loud. All night long.